Barcelona look all set for a collision course with Marc-Andre ter Stegen as part of a bizarre row over his injury recovery.The last few weeks have been dominated by Ter Stegen’s ongoing stand off

Under contract until 2028, Ter Stegen is determined to return in three months and fight for the starting spot against Joan García and newly signed Wojciech Szczęsny. The German goalkeeper also aims to regain top form in time to be his national team’s starter at the next World Cup.

Barcelona stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captaincy on Thursday as a feud escalated between the Germany goalkeeper and the club over his injury status amid the Catalans' attempts to register new signings.